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Picaridin vs Deet
Sawyer SP544 Insect Repellent, 20 Percent Picaridin, 4-Ounce Spray I was reluctant to try this as opposed to Deet but when I read the European military results I decide to give it a try and was very pleased. I wouldn't say it worked better than Deet but Picaridin worked equally well without the oily feeling, and Deet you have to be careful that you don't get it on plastic. Once you spray this on the only way you can tell you are wearing it is because you are not getting eaten up by mosquitoes. It just has a slight lemon smell at first. The only thing I found that it didn't work on was deer flies but Deet products didn't work on them either. Also I am comparing this with 100% deet products as I always buy the strongest strength available, and 20% Picaridin is the strongest available.
September 2011 · Health and Household · verified purchase